Diverse people and experiences; unrelenting, non-stop summer weather Past Review
By Anne N (Rhetoric and Writing, The University of Texas at Austin) - abroad from 08/13/2012 to 12/10/2012 with
National University of Singapore: Singapore - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Yes. Learned a lot about the region and about myself.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Courses were challenging and many included weekly readings, individual/group projects, and exams. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Had to search for information and opportunities to get involved--not well facilitated by international student office. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Prince George Park Residences were dated and management was not very helpful. Other options were better, such as Graduate Residence. |
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Great on-campus options. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Easy to just surround oneself with other exchange and international students, but Singaporean students were generally friendly in classes and clubs. |
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How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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Finances
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* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?
(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
Easier if you stay on campus. Singapore is an expensive place. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Shop at grocery stores/department stores that cater to locals, not expats. Eat in Hawker centers. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | The high cost of living in SIngapore. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |
